Thursday, June 26, 2014

Rolls-Royce Celebrates 2014 Goodwood Festival Of Speed

Rolls-Royce will celebrate the 2014 Goodwood Festival of Speed with a significant presence on the famous Hillclimb, including examples of all three current models in the company’s stable. Phantom, Ghost and Wraith will be on familiar turf, with Goodwood House within sight of the Home of Rolls-Royce. Course Car. Th ... Continue reading

Facts On The 13th Le Mans Victory Of Audi +VIDEO

Audi with over 80-percent win rate at Le Mans Audi’s hybrid technology unbeaten at Le Mans 263,300 spectators attend the greatest endurance race INGOLSTADT - June 26, 2014: The current Audi R18 e-tron quattro on clinching its Le Mans victory consumed 22 percent less fuel than its predecessor in 2013. With that, Au ... Continue reading

Ford and Intel Research Demonstrate the Future of In-Car Personalization

Joint research project between Ford and Intel explores new applications for interior cameras, using data from existing vehicle sensors to enhance the in-vehicle experience for drivers and passengers Mobile Interior Imaging, also known as Project Mobii, uses facial recognition software to offer enhanced privacy controls ... Continue reading

The Only Five-Row Side-Curtain Airbag Debuts in All-New Ford Transit

2015 Ford Transit 15-passenger wagon offers the automotive industry’s only five-row side-curtain airbag – the largest in any Ford vehicle The side-curtain airbag is designed to provide enhanced head and neck protection in the event of a side-impact or rollover crash as part of Ford’s Safety Canopy System ... Continue reading

Unreliable Guardian Angels out of Work Due to Hyundai Sonata

New national advertising campaign puts an unlikely anti-hero at the centre of an automotive safety message MARKHAM, ON, June 25, 2014 /CNW/ - The 2015 Hyundai Sonata has put under-performing guardian angels on notice as the advanced safety systems in the all-new intermediate sedan could make their jobs obsolete. In a c ... Continue reading

Honda Vehicles Featuring Android Auto will Debut in 2015

Building on a series of advancements aimed at improving the in-car technology experience for consumers, Honda will introduce select vehicles compatible with Android Auto™ in 2015. Honda is displaying a functional prototype at Google I/O 2014, the annual developer conference hosted by Google in San Francisco, CA. H ... Continue reading

Hyundai To Bring Android Auto To Cars

Hyundai, working with the Open Automotive Alliance (OAA) is making Android Auto available to drivers. Android Auto safely brings familiar Android smartphone features directly to Hyundai cars via Hyundai's fourth generation touchscreen Audio Video Navigation (AVN) systems. Android Auto will be available in select Hyunda ... Continue reading

Toyota Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Will Be Shown At 2014 Aspen Ideas Festival

Toyota's first commercial zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCV) is coming to the 2014 Aspen Ideas Festival. First unveiled in Japan on Wednesday afternoon, the vehicle will make its North American debut at the annual conference on Friday, June 27. In a press conference in Japan, company officials reve ... Continue reading

GM's Ignition Recall and Its Impact on Used Vehicle Prices

Auction sales data indicates that General Motor's well-publicized recall of approximately 2.6 million vehicles for faulty ignition switches has done little to affect used vehicle prices, says NADA Used Car Guide. Initially announced on Feb. 10, GM's recall addresses defective ignition switches that could inadvertently ... Continue reading

AAA Supports Requiring Used Car Dealers Resolve Recalls Prior to Sale

"Yesterday's letter to the Federal Trade Commission by 11 consumer groups requesting the agency investigate CarMax's advertising claims underscores the dangers of unrepaired recall vehicles on America's roadways. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates the average recall completion rate in the US i ... Continue reading

More than 40 Million Americans to take an Independence Day Getaway

AAA Travel projects 41 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home during the Independence Day holiday weekend, a 1.9 percent increase from the 40.3 million people who traveled last year and a nearly 14 percent increase compared to the Memorial Day holiday weekend. The majority of travelers will be celebr ... Continue reading

NICB Celebrates 30th Anniversary of Hot Spots Vehicle Theft Report

California Is Hotter Than Ever With Nine of 10 Top Spots Des Plaines, IL--June 26, 2014: Since 1984, the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) has published annual reports—known today as Hot Spots—that examine vehicle theft at the national and local level. NICB was originally established in 1912 as the Autom ... Continue reading

User-based Insurance Most Used On-board Diagnostic Tool Application

Do-it-yourself (DIY) on-board diagnostics (OBD)-II based telematics applications are still in the introductory stage, and currently only have a penetration of 2 percent. This presents vast potential, which, with greater customer awareness, can optimally be tapped. Presently, user-based insurance (UBI) is the most popul ... Continue reading

The "Must Experience" Automotive Interiors under $40,000

It's what's inside that counts for car shoppers, according to new research from AutoTrader.com. Nearly a third of shoppers say "comfort" is one of their three most important considerations when deciding which new car to buy. To help shoppers decide which cars will give them the creature comforts they're craving, the ex ... Continue reading

2014 Nissan 370Z Nismo Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS - © 2014 - WEEK 26 2014 Nissan 370Z Nismo There has been a hole in Nissan's high-performance sports car lineup. The 370Z provides plenty of well-balanced ability for a very reasonable price, making it one of the best sports car values going. As has been the case for most of the Z' ... Continue reading

Clio Renaultsport R3T: A New Era Begins

This new customer racing car is designed to top Renault’s rallying line-up. Developed for privately-sponsored teams and drivers, Clio Renaultsport R3T provides unrivalled performance on both gravel and tarmac and at a cost that is more controlled than ever before. Clio Renaultsport R3T is set to make its debut in ... Continue reading

SKODA is An Official Sponsor of the Tour de France for the 11th Year

New for 2014, SKODA has become an event partner for the official UK Tour de France Fan Parks SKODA sponsors the Tour de France coverage on ITV ... Continue reading

The New Volkswagen Golf SV Awarded Five Stars by Euro NCAP

The new Golf SV today received the top award of five stars from the independent European consumer protection organisation Euro NCAP. With its top-class package of safety features made up of robust vehicle body structure, highly effective combination of seat belts, seats and airbags, plus innovative driver assistance sy ... Continue reading

Vauxhall Marks 10 Years of VXR with New Line-Up

New VXR8 GTS completes 2014 VXR range as it celebrates 10 years in UK market VXR range offers more power per pound than almost any other performance brand Two iconic pre-VXR performance Vauxhalls also mark significant anniversaries in ‘14 Luton –Vauxhall’s VXR brand has come of age in 2014 with the lates ... Continue reading

Ferrari Won Two Categories of Engine of the Year Awards

For the fourth year running a Ferrari engine has triumphed in two categories of the prestigious International Engine of the Year Awards – Performance Engine of the Year and the Above 4-litre class. The winner on this occasion is the naturally-aspirated 4.5-litre V8 engine that equips the 458 Italia and 458 Spider ... Continue reading

Ford's Small 1.0-litre EcoBoost Engine Wins Award +VIDEO

Ford 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine is 2014 International Engine of the Year; an unprecedented third consecutive victory Fuel-efficient and powerful 1.0-litre EcoBoost – which powers Fiesta and nine other vehicles in the Ford UK range – also “Best Engine Under 1.0-litre” for the third year in a row Judge ... Continue reading

Jaguar C-X17 Wins Design Award for Best Concept Car Interior +VIDEO

The Jaguar C-X17 has been honoured with an award for Concept Vehicle Interior Design at the Automotive Interiors Expo 2014 Awards. The C-X17 concept was launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show as a design study to demonstrate the capabilities of Jaguar’s new advanced aluminium monocoque architecture, which will form ... Continue reading